HI all! I was wondering what type of equipment is used for phone calls. Also since I am in a two party consent state I would have to tell whoever calls that the call is being recorded. Is that correct? Thanks!
At Radio Shack, you can buy a small cassette recorder for about $30 and what is called the "Telephone Reorder Control". ($10) Model Number: 43-228A VERY simple, just plug it in. AND it's FCC compliant. LOLOL Also, if your recording is to be admissable yes, you need to notify. but otherwise no. And if it is to be admissable it CANNOT be that lick and stick onto your phone type device. It MUST be the plug into your phone device, which this is. hth
My name is Ficosux, and I have you on a recorded line. They probably will hang up. This call may be recorded for quality control and training purposes. LOL
Why can't I use the suction cup microphone on the back of my phone? all my phone calls are taped this way and I have a court date coming up.
I use my answering machine. It has one of those mini tapes and a "memo/2way" record button on it. I can start recording when I start dialing the number so they never hear any kind of click on the line. I also record incoming calls by pressing that button, it sounds like someone has picked up another extension.
I'm not sure why Nancy. I just remember reading about it. I think it's because the device must be FCC compliant or something like that.
Butch, Thanks for the advice, I went to Radio Shack tonight and got my gear. The guy at shack said, MD law requires you notify people when you are recording telephone calls, thought that was interesting he knew.
Of all the states that have two-party consent requirements, Maryland is the most publicized. This is where Linda Tripp got fried for surreptitiously recording her conversation with Monica Lewinsky. It was national news: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/lindatripp1.html -ingenue
Thats right, I forgot all about that! I wonder how many telemarketers and CA's will hang up on me now that I say. "This call is being recorded to protect my consumer rights"
Another option I have heard but not seen personally is to just have an audible beep or other sound at a fixed interval, I think at least every 60 seconds. If they remain on the line they have consented to the recording. I'll try later to find the law on that, but there was someone posting who also knew about this. I think he worked for some place that routinely records calls, and that was the method they use.
About half. On one occasion after I told them we were recording she put me on hold and another person came to the phone. I got the impression this person was a "recorded call expert". lol
Not to mention that Monica lived in Wash. DC. Another 2 party "state". Which brings me to an interesting question for you guy's. District Of Columbia is NOT officially a state. It's NOT one of the 50 states of the united States. Ever wonder why our seat of federal gov't is not even in this country? ~
